Shakur Stevenson Defends Gervonta Davis Lightweight No.1 Status

The lightweight boxing division is currently highlighted by two undefeated stars, Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Shakur Stevenson, who have long been anticipated to face each other. Despite Davis being ranked No. 1 and Stevenson No. 3 in The Ring's lightweight rankings, Stevenson has publicly questioned Davis's standing, pointing to Davis's recent draw against Lamont Roach Jr. as a reason why the top spot is debatable. Stevenson, focused on his upcoming fight against William Zepeda, has criticized Davis's rumored bout with Jake Paul, calling it an insult to boxing and a sign that Davis may be avoiding a fight with a legitimate contender like himself. The much-anticipated rematch between Davis and Roach is scheduled for August 16, a fight Stevenson sees as risky for Davis given Roach's skill. While Stevenson has expressed respect and pride for Davis, he continues to call for a definitive showdown to settle debates over the lightweight division's true top fighter.